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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.06, 1,187.56 and 640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.06, 1,187.56 and 640.63 is: 882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.06 : 1,187.56 = 640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.06/1,187.56 = 640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.06x = 1,187.56 × 640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.06x = 760,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,786.56/862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.52

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